UN chief Guterres urges ceasefire as Gaza becomes ‘graveyard for children’ ‘The nightmare in Gaza is more than a humanitarian crisis. It is a crisis of humanity,’ he said. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
The cult of operational superiority, from Israel to India The cult of operational superiority has produced only more intractable insecurity for Israel, more devastating loss for Gazans, and possibly ripples of war across the region The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
Blinken leaves Middle East with no progress on hostages or humanitarian pause Even number of aid trucks passing in to Gaza falls during visit of US secretary of state to region The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
Hezbollah and Hamas' military wings in Lebanon exchange fire with Israel. Tension rises along border The military wing of Palestinian group Hamas says it fired 16 rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel, triggering Israeli airstrikes on the Lebanese side of the border The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Hamas armed wing says it fired 16 rockets at Israel from southern Lebanon Lebanon branch of Qassam Brigades said the barrage was in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Gaza. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
In Tunisia, pro-Palestinian fervour used to push for anti-NGO law Capitalising on deep public anger against Israel and its Western backers, Tunisia is mulling laws to stifle NGOs. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
‘Our hearts burn’: Gaza’s olive farmers say Israel war destroys harvest Since the start of the Israeli offensive on October 7, farmers have been unable to access their farmland and crops. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
Irish father of girl feared to be hostage in Gaza ‘praying that she comes back’ Dubliner Thomas Hand called for ‘some humane feelings of any kind’ for Hamas captors to release kidnapped children. The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023
Israeli forces target solar panels at Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital Gaza’s largest hospital is near collapse. The latest strike is expected to exacerbate healthcare crisis in enclave. Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023
How the Israel-Hamas conflict is dividing the UK Labour party Keir Starmer’s refusal to back calls for ceasefire has led to resignations and calls to quit from some in his party The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
SNP plot with Labour MPs to force vote on Israel-Hamas ceasefire calls EFFORTS to force a vote on whether to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are expected to intensify this week as Parliament returns for… The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023
Malnourished, sick and scared: Pregnant women in Gaza face ‘unthinkable challenges’ Before the latest escalation in violence between Israel and Hamas, pregnant women in the Gaza Strip could have health check-ups, get advice on nutrition and prepare their homes for the arrival of their babies. Today, thousands are living in shelters where there is not enough food or clean water, and… France 24 · Nov 6, 2023
Modi speaks to Iranian President on crisis in Gaza Continuing high level international conversations on the Israel-Palestinian conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with the Iranian President Dr. Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi. The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023
EU increases aid, calls for humanitarian pause as war rages in Gaza European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is increasing its humanitarian aid for Gaza by 25 million euros. This comes as Israeli forces pushed on with intense strikes targeting Palestinian militants in the besieged area with the Hamas-run health ministry reporting a death toll of… Radio France Internationale · Nov 6, 2023
Barchart · Nov 6, 2023 Energy Update: Down 14% From it's 2023 High, is Now a Good Time to Scoop Up Crude Oil? Crude oil prices have been highly volatile. Winter is an off-season for crude oil because gasoline demand declines as drivers put less mileage on automobiles. Meanwhile, the geopolitical landscape and the level of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve remain compelling reasons for a higher low in the oil futures market…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 Israel-Hamas war is deadliest ever for UN aid workers, with at least 88 killed Call for ceasefire by agency leaders of UN, which said airstrikes on Gaza had caused the most deaths of its aid workers in one conflict
Zenger · Nov 6, 2023 Blinken’s Middle East Mission: Seeking Humanitarian Pause And Two-State Solution US Secretary of State engages with Israel, Gaza, and Jordan to find a ceasefire and long-term peace
Zenger · Nov 6, 2023 Israeli Military Operations In Gaza Intensify, Dozens Killed In Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp Israeli Defense Forces escalate attacks in Gaza, leaving dozens dead and raising concerns over humanitarian crisis
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Starmer faces plot by Labour rebel MPs to force Commons vote on Gaza ceasefire Labour left-wingers hope to ‘flush out’ more opposition to leader’s stance with debate in parliament
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Netanyahu suspends minister who suggested Israel ‘nuke Gaza’ Some 9,500 Palestinians have been killed in the war, stirring widening international concern over Israel’s tactics
The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2023 Israel severs Gaza in two as Palestinian death toll ‘passes 10,000 mark’ ISRAELI forces have severed northern Gaza from the rest of the besieged territory and pounded it with intense airstrikes overnight.
Reason · Nov 6, 2023 Blinken's Mission, Impossible Plus: Biden's terrible, no good, very bad poll numbers...
Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2023 ‘My father is missing’: Israel arrests Gaza patients in Jerusalem hospital Israel claims the medical permits of the patients, relatives had expired. Palestinian officials say they’re in the dark.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Family of Irish Israeli girl feared kidnapped living a ‘constant nightmare’ Emily Hand, eight, was originally thought to have died in the Hamas assault on Kibbutz Be’eri in Israel on October 7.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023 Jon Voight hits out at daughter Angelina Jolie’s ‘lies’ about Israel-Hamas war Jolie, 48, has called for a ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Gaza amid intensifying Israeli airstrikes